General Services Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Case 2008-G503; Rewrite of GSAR Part 505, Publicizing Contract Actions, 53404-53405 [E8-21121]

Download as PDF 53404 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 16, 2008 / Proposed Rules standard will be addressed in future actions. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Written comments must be received on or before October 16, 2008. 40 CFR Part 52 DATES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the detailed instructions in the Addresses section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Belk, Air Planning Section (6PD– L), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, telephone (214) 665–2164; fax number 214–665– 7263; e-mail address belk.ellen@epa.gov. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule, which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register. ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 29, 2008. Richard E. Greene, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. E8–21202 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:49 Sep 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 [EPA–R04–OAR–2007–0836–200739(b); FRL–8714–9] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Florida; Removal of Gasoline Vapor Recovery From Southeast Florida Areas Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Florida (Florida) on May 31, 2007, for the purpose of removing Stage II vapor control requirements for new and upgraded gasoline dispensing facilities in Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Southeast Florida Area’’), and to phase out Stage II requirements for existing facilities in those counties. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision which would require new and upgraded gasoline dispensing facilities and new bulk gasoline plants statewide to employ Stage I vapor control systems, and would phase in Stage I vapor control requirements statewide for existing gasoline dispensing facilities. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 16, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– OAR–2007–0836, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. E-mail: lesane.heidi@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (404) 562–9019. 4. Mail: ‘‘EPA–R04–OAR–2007– 0836,’’ Regulatory Development Section, PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. 5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Heidi LeSane, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office’s normal hours of operation. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding Federal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heidi LeSane, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. The telephone number is (404) 562–9074. Ms. LeSane can also be reached via electronic mail at lesane.heidi@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct final rule which is published in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. Dated: August 29, 2008. Russell L. Wright, Jr., Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. E8–21304 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Part 505 [GSAR Case 2008–G503; Docket 2008–0007; Sequence 18] RIN 3090–AI71 General Services Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Case 2008–G503; Rewrite of GSAR Part 505, Publicizing Contract Actions Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise language that provides requirements for publicizing contract actions. E:\FR\FM\16SEP1.SGM 16SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 180 / Tuesday, September 16, 2008 / Proposed Rules Interested parties should submit written comments to the Regulatory Secretariat on or before November 17, 2008 to be considered in the formulation of a final rule. DATES: Submit comments identified by GSAR Case 2008–G503 by any of the following methods: • Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ‘‘GSAR Case 2008–G503’’ under the heading ‘‘Comment or Submission’’. Select the link ‘‘Send a Comment or Submission’’ that corresponds with GSAR Case 2008– G503. Follow the instructions provided to complete the ‘‘Public Comment and Submission Form’’. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘GSAR Case 2008–G503’’ on your attached document. • Fax: 202–501–4067. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VPR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4041, ATTN: Laurieann Duarte, Washington, DC 20405. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite GSAR Case 2008–G503 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT For clarification of content, contact Ms. Cecelia Davis at (202) 219–0202. For information pertaining to the status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat (VPR), Room 4041, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501–4755. Please cite GSAR Case 2008–G503. ebenthall on PROD1PC60 with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:49 Sep 15, 2008 Jkt 214001 A. Background The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to update the text addressing GSAR 505 Publicizing Contract Actions, Subpart 505.1 Dissemination of Information, Subpart 505.2 Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions, and 505.5 Paid Advertisements. This rule is a result of the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Rewrite initiative undertaken by GSA to revise the GSAM to maintain consistency with the FAR and implement streamlined and innovative acquisition procedures that contractors, offerors, and GSA contracting personnel can utilize when entering into and administering contractual relationships. The GSAM incorporates the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) as well as internal agency acquisition policy. GSA will rewrite each part of the GSAR and GSAM, and as each GSAR part is rewritten, will publish it in the Federal Register. This rule covers the GSAR portion of Part 505. Currently, Subparts 505.1, 505.2 and 505.5 are identified as ‘‘shaded’’ for regulatory coverage; however, the agency has deemed, during the rewrite process, these Subparts as non-regulatory because the coverage addresses internal agency acquisition policy. These Subparts have been revised and will be moved to the non-regulatory portion of the GSAM. There were no public comments received in response to the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register at 71 FR 7910, February 15, 2006. This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 53405 Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804. B. Regulatory Flexibility Act The General Services Administration does not expect this proposed rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the revisions are not considered substantive. The revisions only update and reorganize existing coverage. An Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has, therefore, not been performed. We invite comments from small businesses and other interested parties. GSA will consider comments from small entities concerning the affected GSAR Part 505 in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. Interested parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (GSAR case 2008– G503), in correspondence. C. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed changes to the GSAM do not impose information collection requirements that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 505 Government procurement. Dated: August 27, 2008. Al Matera, Director, Office of Acquisition Policy. Therefore, under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 121(c), GSA proposes to remove 48 CFR part 505. PART 505—[REMOVED] [FR Doc. E8–21121 Filed 9–15–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–61–S E:\FR\FM\16SEP1.SGM 16SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 180 (Tuesday, September 16, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53404-53405]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21121]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

48 CFR Part 505

[GSAR Case 2008-G503; Docket 2008-0007; Sequence 18]
RIN 3090-AI71


General Services Acquisition Regulation; GSAR Case 2008-G503; 
Rewrite of GSAR Part 505, Publicizing Contract Actions

AGENCY: Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to 
amend the General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to revise 
language that provides requirements for publicizing contract actions.

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DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the 
Regulatory Secretariat on or before November 17, 2008 to be considered 
in the formulation of a final rule.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by GSAR Case 2008-G503 by any of 
the following methods:
     Regulations.gov: https://www.regulations.gov. Submit 
comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by inputting ``GSAR Case 
2008-G503'' under the heading ``Comment or Submission''. Select the 
link ``Send a Comment or Submission'' that corresponds with GSAR Case 
2008-G503. Follow the instructions provided to complete the ``Public 
Comment and Submission Form''. Please include your name, company name 
(if any), and ``GSAR Case 2008-G503'' on your attached document.
     Fax: 202-501-4067.
     Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory 
Secretariat (VPR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4041, ATTN: Laurieann 
Duarte, Washington, DC 20405.
    Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite GSAR Case 2008-
G503 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received 
will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including 
any personal and/or business confidential information provided.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT For clarification of content, contact 
Ms. Cecelia Davis at (202) 219-0202. For information pertaining to the 
status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat 
(VPR), Room 4041, GS Building, Washington, DC 20405, (202) 501-4755. 
Please cite GSAR Case 2008-G503.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is amending the General 
Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to update the 
text addressing GSAR 505 Publicizing Contract Actions, Subpart 505.1 
Dissemination of Information, Subpart 505.2 Synopses of Proposed 
Contract Actions, and 505.5 Paid Advertisements. This rule is a result 
of the General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) 
Rewrite initiative undertaken by GSA to revise the GSAM to maintain 
consistency with the FAR and implement streamlined and innovative 
acquisition procedures that contractors, offerors, and GSA contracting 
personnel can utilize when entering into and administering contractual 
relationships. The GSAM incorporates the General Services 
Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) as well as internal agency 
acquisition policy.
    GSA will rewrite each part of the GSAR and GSAM, and as each GSAR 
part is rewritten, will publish it in the Federal Register.
    This rule covers the GSAR portion of Part 505. Currently, Subparts 
505.1, 505.2 and 505.5 are identified as ``shaded'' for regulatory 
coverage; however, the agency has deemed, during the rewrite process, 
these Subparts as non-regulatory because the coverage addresses 
internal agency acquisition policy. These Subparts have been revised 
and will be moved to the non-regulatory portion of the GSAM.
    There were no public comments received in response to the Advanced 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published in the Federal Register at 71 
FR 7910, February 15, 2006.
    This is not a significant regulatory action and, therefore, was not 
subject to review under Section 6(b) of Executive Order 12866, 
Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993. This rule is 
not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804.

B. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The General Services Administration does not expect this proposed 
rule to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 
U.S.C. 601, et seq., because the revisions are not considered 
substantive. The revisions only update and reorganize existing 
coverage. An Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis has, therefore, 
not been performed. We invite comments from small businesses and other 
interested parties. GSA will consider comments from small entities 
concerning the affected GSAR Part 505 in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 610. 
Interested parties must submit such comments separately and should cite 
5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. (GSAR case 2008-G503), in correspondence.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the proposed 
changes to the GSAM do not impose information collection requirements 
that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 
44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 505

    Government procurement.

    Dated: August 27, 2008.
Al Matera,
Director, Office of Acquisition Policy.
    Therefore, under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 121(c), GSA proposes to 
remove 48 CFR part 505.

PART 505--[REMOVED]

[FR Doc. E8-21121 Filed 9-15-08; 8:45 am]
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